Ancient Timber (IMAGE)

Columbia Climate School

Ancient Timber

Caption

Cross section of a rib made of white oak (more specifically, a first futtock). This sample had 156 rings; its last ring was dated 1845. Holes in upper part were made by wood-eating marine worms.

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Ignacio Mundo

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